Part Time Paraprofessional: Gem Prep Meridian South

Paraprofessionals at Gem Prep play a vital role in supporting student success. This position includes tutoring students in math and language arts, guiding small-group instruction, and managing elective courses under the supervision of certified teachers. This is an opportunity to directly impact students’ learning while gaining valuable professional experience in a rewarding, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group academic support in alignment with certified teacher instruction.
• Assist certified staff in creating strategies that meet individual students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Support students in using online software programs, monitor progress, and proctor tests or makeup work as needed.
• Communicate regularly with certified teachers about student progress and needs.
• Uphold confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to enhance student learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some higher education preferred.
• 18 college credits or the ability to pass a PRAXIS exam.
• Strong aptitude for working with children, parents, and teachers.
• Interest in education and helping students learn and grow.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and professionalism.
• Willing to use technology.

Working at Gem Prep

We hire and develop excellent educators and provide strong support. We value:

• Results. Gem Prep works relentlessly to create efficient, measurable, and sustainable results. We strive for excellence and pursue our mission tenaciously. Ideally, you thrive working in a fluid environment where flexibility and tenacity are required.
• Innovation. We embrace new approaches and ideas that have a powerful impact on learning and teaching, achieving success for every student. We believe that today’s students need schools that dramatically rethink the traditional learning and teaching process for the success of every student. The status quo is not acceptable.
• Integrity. We are truthful, fair, and trustworthy in all aspects of our work. We expect the same of you.
• Humility. If you are humble and teachable, this will be a powerful learning experience for you. Your humility will be key to building trusted and authentic relationships as well as the key to your professional growth. We also understand that you bring valuable experiences and knowledge that will lift our team.
• Teamwork. We value each of our team members as individuals but believe that we achieve the greatest results by working together.

Gem Innovation Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other protected status. Preference may be extended to eligible veterans in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Gem Innovation Schools is a drug-free workplace, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Meridian, ID 83642: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15